Dog breeder jailed for cutting open live mother to remove puppies

A dog breeding farm owner in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for cutting open a live mother dog to remove its puppies and for illegally euthanizing sick and elderly dogs.

The Suwon District Court on Tuesday sentenced the former operator, whose identity is withheld, to 18 months in prison and a fine of 3 million won ($2,010) for violating the Animal Protection Act, Veterinarians Act and Building Act.

A manager from the farm received a 14-month prison term.

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